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The 10% Solution to Weight Loss
Maybe you’ve been struggling — without success — to get down to the size you were in high school or on your wedding day. But do you really need to go that low?
The truth, experts say, is that you can weigh more than your ideal weight and still be healthy (not to mention happy).
If you’re overweight, losing just 10% of your body weight is associated with a myriad of health benefits, including lowering blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar, and reducing your risk for heart disease. Not only that, experts say, but this kind of weight loss is easier to attain and maintain, setting you up for success in the long run.
Experts recommend that you try losing 10% the old-fashioned way — by slowly changing eating and exercise behaviors — then maintain this new weight for a few months before trying to lose more. Not only will your body get the signal to lower its “set point,” but you’ll give yourself a chance to get used to new food choices, smaller portions, and regular exercise.
Why women should know about stroke
Women and Stroke
Stroke is as much of a threat to women as it is to men. Protect yourself by learning about your risk factors and knowing the signs and symptoms.
It doesn’t get the attention that osteoporosis does.
And there are no pink ribbons or red dress campaigns to raise awareness like there are for breast cancer and heart disease.
Stroke, it might seem, isn’t on the country’s radar as a women’s health priority. But if you’re a woman, it should be on yours.
Each year, about 795,000 people have strokes in America, according to the American Heart Association. About 144,000 deaths are attributed to stroke each year.
Of those deaths, about 60 percent occur in women. For those who survive, stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability.
As a woman, you may have some unique risk factors for stroke. But you also have more power to prevent stroke than you might realize. By learning what puts you at risk and acting quickly if stroke occurs, you may be able to prevent a stroke or avoid its devastating consequences.
Santas Want Swine Flu Virus
With Black Friday and the official kick-off of holiday mania just a week away, Santas are gearing up for the season—and this year, that doesn’t just mean dusting off the red suit and beard. As they prepare to populate the malls, the Associated Press reports, Santas across the country are hoping for a little gift from U.S. public health officials—a chance to cut the line for the swine flu vaccine.
What is the Flu?
Worried about catching the flu or swine flu? Want to learn some ways to prevent flu? Then read on to learn more about flu — what flu is, how flu is spread, and who’s at greatest risk for getting flu. Knowledge is power when it comes to preventing flu — and we want you and your family members to stay well!
What’s the difference between cold and flu?
The common cold and flu are both contagious viral infections of the respiratory tract. Although the symptoms can be similar, flu is much worse. A cold may drag you down a bit, but the flu can make you shudder at the very thought of getting out of bed.